Description : The first Hydroelectric Power Plant in India was set up at – (1) Nizam Sagar (2) Shivasamudram (3) Ramagundam (4) Mettur
Last Answer : (2) Shivasamudram Explanation: Shivasamudram holds the distinction of being the site of India's first hydroelectric power station built in 1902. It was set up mainly to supply power to the Kolar ... dam in Tamil Nadu was being constructed in the 1930's, the power was supplied from Shivasamudram.
Description : The first Hydroelectric Power Plant in India was set up at (1) Nizam Sagar (2) Shivasamudram (3) Ramagundam (4) Mettur
Last Answer : Shivasamudram
Description : What is a Hydroelectric Power Plant ?
Last Answer : A power plant that converts static energy stored in water into kinetic energy by turning the turbine to generate mechanical energy and an electric generator connected to the turbine converts mechanical energy ... called a hydro-electric power plant. Usually river current is used in this power plant.
Description : The Idukki hydroelectric plant la on the river (a) Godavari (b) Krishna (c) Periyar (d) Tungabhadra
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : What is Obra? (a) Copper project in Rajasthan (b) Super thermal power project in Uttar Pradesh (c) Atomic power plant at Kalpakkam (d) Hydroelectric project in Uttar Pradesh
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Which of the following power plant have longest physical life? a) Thermal power plant b) Nuclear power plant c) Hydroelectric power plant d) Diesel power plant
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Which power plant has minimum operating cost? a) Hydroelectric power plant b) Thermal power plant c) Nuclear power plant d) Gas Turbine Power Plant Ans: A 42. Which of the following have ... a) Hydroelectric power plant b) Thermal power plant c) Nuclear power plant d) Solar electric power plant
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : The Idukki hydroelectric plant is on river – (1) Godavari (2) Krishna (3) Periyar (4) Tungabhadra
Last Answer : (3) Periyar Explanation: Thd Idukki hydroelectric plant is on the river Periyar in Kerala
Description : It is impossibleto proceed to the age of the steam-mill until one has passed through the age of a. The hand-mill. b. The hydroelectric plant. c. The steam-mill. d. The nuclear power age
Last Answer : a. The hand-mill.
Description : It is impossibleto proceed to the age of the steam-mill until one has passed through the age of a. The hand-mill. b. The hydroelectric plant. c. The steam-mill. d. The nuclear power age.
Description : Which of the following is considered a renewable resource? w) Coal fired power plant x) Hydroelectric dam y) Combustion turbine facility z) Nuclear fission power plant
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- HYDROELECTRIC DAM
Description : The Idukki hydroelectric plant is on river (1) Godavari (2) Krishna (3) Periyar (4) Tungabhadra
Last Answer : Periyar
Description : Draw the layout of hydroelectric power plant and classify the turbines used in it.
Last Answer : Layout of hydroelectric power plant: Classification of the hydraulic turbines: According to the type of energy available at inlet to the turbine 1)impulse turbine and 2) Reaction turbine ... speed of the turbine 1)low specific speed 2)medium specific speed 3)High specific speed
Description : State the need of surge tank in hydroelectric power plant.
Last Answer : It is the tank provided in the path of penstock to avoid pulsating discharge at inlet of turbines. To reduce effect of water hammer surge tanks are provided. During flow of ... reservoir to turbine through penstock pressure surges are created to compensate these surges surge tank is provided.
Description : Classify hydroelectric power plant
Last Answer : Classify hydroelectric power plant :- The classification according to Quantity of water available is i ) Run-off river plants without pondage ii) Run-off river plants with pondage iii) Reservoir Plants ... according to nature of load is i) Base load plants ii) Peak load plants
Description : What are the criteria for selection of site for hydroelectric power plant?
Last Answer : Following Factors to be kept while site selecting for Hydro power plant: 1. It should be located where high rain fall occurs. 2. A large catchments area must be available to store water. 3. It ... 12. Cost of land should be less. 13. Skilled and unskilled man power should be available nearby.
Description : State the advantages and disadvantages of hydroelectric power plant.
Last Answer : Advantages of Hydroelectric power plant:- 1. There is no air pollution and other environmental problems. 2. The fuel (water) is available freely. 3. No fuel transportation cost so; there is ... , this can force the relocation of large numbers of riverside cities, towns, villages & people.
Description : What are some disadvantages of hydroelectric power plant?
Last Answer : The disadvantages of the hydroelectric power plant are as follows :The hydroelectric power plant can be developed only where the large quantity of water is available. The hydroelectric ... civil engineering costs may be high.These are some disadvantages of the hydroelectric power plant.
Description : Where are Tapovan and Vishnugarh Hydroelectric Projects located? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Uttarakhand'
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Description : (i) Give two reasons why the rivers of the northern mountains are more important for the generation of hydroelectric power in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The rivers of the Northern mountain are more important for the generation of hydroelectric power in India because : The rivers of Northern India are perennial, as they are ... Eastern part of the mountainous region constituting the Brahmaputra basin has the highest power generating potential.
Description : Mekong Ganga Co-operation Project is (a) an irrigation project involving India and Myanmar (b) a joint tourism initiative of some Asian countries (c) a hydroelectric power project involving India, Bangladesh and Myanmar (d) a defence and security agreement of India with its eastern neighbours
Description : The main hydroelectric power potential of the Indus river system lies in India and not in Pakistan because (a) the need for hydroelectric power is greater in India than the Pakistan (b) India ... greater labour force to develop hydroelectric power (d) the mountain stages of these rivers lie in India
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Consider the following statements: 2. In India, the maximum part of electric energy is generated by the hydroelectric plants. 3. In India, the maximum part of electric energy is generated by the thermal power plants. 4. Neyveli Lignite ... CPO AC 2003] (a) 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 only (d) 3 only
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Nuclear power generation capacity in India is (A) 3000 MW (B) 10000 MW (C) More than hydroelectric power generation capacity (D) More than thermal power generation capacity
Last Answer : (A) 3000 MW
Description : what precentage of electricity in Arizona comes from Hydroelectric power soures?
Last Answer : Alot. The have fields. Damn I wish I had this site when I was in school.
Description : State any four conditions essential for the generation of hydroelectric power. -Geography
Last Answer : The four essential conditions for the generation of hydroelectric power are : 1. There should be a perennial flow of large volumes of water. 2. The water should fall from a sufficient height. It ... be stored. 4. It also requires a huge capital investment as it is a capital intensive activity.
Description : Hydrogen and Oxygen Found by Hydroelectric Analysis What is the change ?
Last Answer : Hydrogen and oxygen were obtained by electrolysis of water. This is a chemical change.
Last Answer : The only hydropower plant in the country is located at Kaptai , Rangamati.
Description : Installing A Micro-Hydroelectric Home Water Power Generator?
Last Answer : Homes that are near a moving source of water like a stream or river might be able to install a micro-hydroelectric power generator. This system involves diverting a small amount of water from ... . These systems usually produce only enough electricity to power a single appliance or a few lights.
Description : Is hydroelectric renewable or nonrenewable?
Last Answer : Nonrenewable.
Description : The ultimate source of energy in a hydroelectric power station is:
Last Answer : the potential energy of water
Description : Heavy water plants are generally located near (a) Major irrigation projects (b) Hydroelectric projects (c) Fertilizer plants (d) Nuclear power plants
Description : Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Idukki Thermal power station 2. Sabarigiri Hydroelectric project 3. Ghatprabha Irrigation project 4. Ramganga Multipurpose project Select the correct answer by using the codes given below: Codes ... 4 (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 2
Description : Which of the following is a wrong combination of location and hydroelectric projects undertaken by the NHPC? (a) Baira Siul-Himachal Pradesh (b) Salal-Jammu and Kashmir (c) Loktak-Sikkim (d) Devi Ghat-Nepal
Description : Mahatma Gandhi Hydroelectric Project is on which river? [NDA 2008] (a) Godavari (b) Sharavati (c) Cauvery (d) Krishna
Description : Where are Tapovan and Vishnugarh Hydroelectric Projects located? [IAS 2008] (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh (c) Uttarakhand (d) Rajasthan
Description : Where is Tala Hydroelectric project, which is expected to generate 1020 MW power, located? (1) Arunachal Pradesh (2) Bhutan (3) Nepal (4) Himachal Pradesh
Last Answer : (2) Bhutan Explanation: Tala Hydroelectricity project is the biggest hydroelectric joint project between India and Bhutan so far, generating 4865 GWh/yr. Tala is located in Chukha Dzongkhag in western ... planned for June 2005, but because of geological problems this was delayed until March 2007.
Description : The Loktak Lake on which a hydroelectric project was constructed is situated in the State of (1) Madhya Pradesh (2) Manipur (3) Meghalaya (4) Himachal Pradesh
Last Answer : (2) Manipur Explanation: Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in north-east India, also called the only Floating lake in the world due to the floating phumdis on it, is located near ... the lake. It serves as a source of water for hydropower generation, irrigation and drinking water supply.
Description : Which one of the following hydroelectric projects does not be-long to Tamil Nadu? (1) Idukki (2) Aliyar (3) Periyar (4) Kundah
Last Answer : (1) Idukki Explanation: The Idukki Hydroelectric Project is the biggest hydroelectric Project in Kerala (India). It comprises of three dams at Idukki, Cheruthony and Kulamavu and related systems. The ... the first arch dam in India. Cheruthony is the largest and highest gravity dam in Kerala.
Description : Koyna Hydroelectric Power is located in which state?
Last Answer : Maharastra
Description : Mahatma Gandhi Hydroelectric Project is on which river?
Last Answer : Sharavati
Description : In this method of irrigation (Tube wells)...... a. The ground should be hard should be available. c. The water table should be low rainfall. b. Cheap hydroelectric power d. The area must experience scanty
Last Answer : b. Cheap hydroelectric power
Description : Identify the dam which is related to the ̳Narmada Bachao Andolan‘? a) Sardar Sarovar Dam b) Kadra Dam c) Uri Hydroelectric Dam d) Singur Dam
Last Answer : a) Sardar Sarovar Dam
Description : How might the building of a hydroelectric power station affect the environment?
Last Answer : Ans: Building a hydroelectric power station results is a great change in the surrounding environment. This change may cause flooding of farmlands as well as relocation of people to new areas.
Description : Suggest a good place to put a hydroelectric power station.
Last Answer : Ans: b) A hydroelectric power station should be built at a high place through which a river flows.
Description : What is hydroelectric power?
Last Answer : Ans: a) Hydroelectric power is electricity produced from flowing water.
Description : In which of the electric power generation system, the operating cost is minimum? (A) Thermal (B) Nuclear (C) Hydroelectric (D) Fast breeder reactor
Last Answer : (C) Hydroelectric